Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth

Equity

Kotak Mutual Fund

Equity - Esg

Get the latest NAV of Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹18.15

NAV as on 14 Aug 2025

13.63%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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206 people have invested ₹ 10.6L in Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Performance vs. Equity ESG Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (14-Aug-25)

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-1.41%
1.7%
10.27%
2.14%
14.71%
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Equity - Esg Avg
-2.24%
0.52%
7.21%
-0.46%
13.28%
17.07%
Best in Equity - Esg
-0.97%
2.06%
11.03%
3.29%
19.94%
18.76%
Worst in Equity - Esg
-5.38%
-1.48%
5.31%
-11.52%
12.23%
16.16%
Category Rank
5/9
3/7
4/7
4/8
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Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

3
/9
50% Performance
65% Risk Management
56% Cost

Ranked 3 out of 9 mutual funds in the equity - esg category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund
3/9
864Cr
0.88%
2.14%
14.71%
2.37
0.89
0.75
1.19
0.50
ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth
1/9
1,507Cr
1%
3.23%
19.94%
7.37
0.86
1.15
2.04
1.56
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth
2/9
106Cr
0.75%
1.58%
13.85%
1.53
0.93
0.68
1.06
0.34
SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth
4/9
5,666Cr
1.34%
1.36%
13.11%
1.12
0.88
0.65
1.03
0.10
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Positive: Lower volatility within category
Lower volatility within category
Positive: 3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Returns Calculator

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Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Aug-25)

Equity 97.9%

Debt & Cash 2.2%

Large cap
75.6%
Mid cap
18.3%
Small cap
4%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 3.7% to 4%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 3.7% to 4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 12.6% to 18.3%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 12.6% to 18.3%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 82.9% to 75.6%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 82.9% to 75.6%
Cash allocation has gone up from 0.9% to 2.1%
Cash allocation has gone up from 0.9% to 2.1%

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 97.9%

Debt & Cash 2.2%

Financial Services
24.5%
Consumer Cyclical
16.9%
Tech
15.3%
Basic Materials
13.3%
Health
7%
Communication
6.8%
Industrial
6.7%
Consumer Defensive
3.9%
Utilities
3.1%
Energy
2.3%

Top 3 Sectors in July were Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical & Tech

Jul'25

Financial Services

26%

Consumer Cyclical

18%

Basic Materials

12%

Jun'25

Financial Services

26%

Consumer Cyclical

17%

Tech

12%

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Jul-25)

Equity

Debt & Cash

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd
8.41%
0%
Bharti Airtel Ltd
5.99%
0%
Eternal Ltd
5.35%
0%
Tech Mahindra Ltd
4.07%
0%
UltraTech Cement Ltd
3.83%
-10%
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Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.88%
Benchmark
Nifty 100 ESG TR INR
AUM₹864 Cr
Inception Date18 December, 2020
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
0.5%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
27.59%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 18 December, 2020. The fund is managed by Mandar Pawar. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth has ₹864 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.9.

Returns

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 13.63% since inception. Over the last 1 and 3 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 2.14% and 14.71% respectively.

Holdings

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Tech, Communication, Health, Consumer Defensive, Industrial, Utilities, Energy, Corporate, Government. Its top holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd, Eternal Ltd, Tech Mahindra Ltd, UltraTech Cement Ltd

Taxation

As it is a equity - esg mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth

The scheme shall seek to generate capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies that follow Environmental, Social and Governance parameters. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Mandar Pawar

Fund Manager of Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth, since 22 January 2024

Learn more about Kotak Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jul'25
Jun'25
May'25
AUM
₹ 863.5 Cr
₹ 893.1 Cr
₹ 875.2 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 863.5 Cr as of Jul'25
  • AUM decreased by 29.6 Cr between Jul'25 and Jun'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹18.15. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund fund has generated a return of 2.14% in 1 year, 14.71% in 3 years

Who is the fund manager of Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund?

The fund managers are Mandar Pawar.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.5% if redeemed in 0-90 Days. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.88%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹864 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Bank Ltd(8.41%), Bharti Airtel Ltd(5.99%), Eternal Ltd(5.35%)